San Francisco to Hilo (SFO–ITO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
OGG Kahului 7h 15m ACASAZ → AS Kahului (OGG) to Hilo flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 7h 24m ACASAV → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Hilo flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 35m ACASAZ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Hilo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Hilo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and ITO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SFO Routes ITO Routes SFO Live Flights ITO Live Flights SFO Delays ITO Delays
All flights from Hilo (ITO) Hilo to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ITO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
OGG ~7h 15m HNL ~7h 24m LAS ~8h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → ITO
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
100%
Return
ITO → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → ITO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Hilo is 3 hours behind San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · ITO: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 PM in Hilo.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–ITO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Hilo route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ITO
Full nameHilo International Airport
IATA / ICAOITO / PHTO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation38 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ITO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kahului, Daniel K. Inouye and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ITO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Hilo is 3 hours behind San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from ITO to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului, Daniel K. Inouye and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.